Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) Indian Institute of Technology is a Public College and it was established in 1959 and accredited by AICTE, NBA. Indian Institute of Technology offers 75 courses in Science, Engineering, Design, Management, Arts and Humanities streams. Popular courses are M.Des, MBA, MSc+PhD, B.Tech, M.Tech. The placement record of the college varies from stream to stream. Highest package was 22 Lacs in 2017 academic year.

IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Kanpur is one of the top premier institutes of technology in India. The Government of India established IIT Kanpur in 1958. The main aim of the institute is to provide quality education, deliver quality research and to provide leadership in technological innovation. IIT Kanpur is one among the top IITs in India, which has been showing excellence in not only academics but also research. The premier institute has been focusing on research initiatives and has tie-ups with various universities and organizations across the globe.

As far as education is concerned, IIT Kanpur empowers the students with critical thinking focused approach and scientific temperament. Students at IIT Kanpur attain knowledge in various domains such as engineering, science, technology, humanities, and management. The globally acclaimed education system of IIT Kanpur provides rewarding and exciting career prospects for students. The graduates of IIT Kanpur have bagged jobs in top companies with lucrative salary packages.

IIT Kanpur has a good record of conducting research initiatives. As IIT Kanpur has a strong research orientation, students are encouraged to take part in research initiatives of the institute. The research work of IIT Kanpur's researchers and faculty are published in various national and international journals. World-class laboratories and equipment support the research initiatives of IIT Kanpur. The institute plays a vital role in addressing technological challenges and national development through its research initiatives.

Apart from domestic students, international students from various countries also seek admission in IIT Kanpur. The premier institute provides all facilities to international students, and a separate hostel block is allocated for international students. The campus has excellent diversity, as students from different states, countries and diverse backgrounds are present on the campus.

IIT Kanpur has tie-ups/ collaborations with top international universities and institutes for academic and research initiatives. The tie-ups with international universities help IIT Kanpur to conduct student-exchange programmes, joint research programmes, joint academic courses, etc. Apart from the collaborations with international universities, IIT Kanpur has tie-ups with various companies and organizations for research work.

The performance of IIT Kanpur in national and international rankings is noteworthy. While IIT Kanpur is among the top 10 institutes in domestic rankings like NIRF, the premier institute is listed among top 500 -1000 institutes in various global rankings such as QS World University Rankings, THE (Times Higher Education) Rankings, etc.